Prayer

So much focus is given to the last few verses of Daniel 9, the “Seventy Weeks.” However, the first part of the chapter is far more applicable to the modern Christian, and in fact, the meaning of the seventy weeks is wrapped up in the prayer of Daniel.

Last week we asked: what exactly are miracles, and do they occur today? This week we examine an offshoot of that discussion: what about the Holy Spirit? What sort of things are we told about the work of the Holy Spirit in the world today?

If I know that I am supposed to use my gifts for God’s service, the next question must be: how do I find out what they are? How can I discover my “gifts of grace?” And how can I avoid the danger of “quenching the Spirit?” Here are three potential steps to consider.